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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,548.80, 1,491,823.20 and 329,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,548.80, 1,491,823.20 and 329,700.80 is: 494,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,548.80 : 1,491,823.20 = 329,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,548.80/1,491,823.20 = 329,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,548.80x = 1,491,823.20 × 329,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,548.80x = 491,855,302,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,855,302,498.56/994,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,551.20

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